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Maresca dismisses United's 48-hour disadvantage ahead of Old Trafford derby
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has played down concerns over Manchester United's shorter preparation time for Sunday's derby, pointing to a near-identical situation City faced against Arsenal last season.
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Maresca confirms O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku remains sidelined
Nico O'Reilly is '100% available' for Manchester City's trip to Old Trafford after missing the Champions League win over Porto, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. Jeremy Doku, however, will not feature after his calf injury in the Community Shield.
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Barcola suffered from cramps, Iraola deems him available for Fulham
Withdrawn after 60 minutes during Liverpool's victory against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, Bradley Barcola is not injured. His manager Andoni Iraola confirmed on Friday that it was merely cramps, a consequence of a shortened preparation period at PSG.
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Carrick promises Fernandes rest after United captain spotted limping ahead of Manchester derby
Michael Carrick has vowed to give Bruno Fernandes a breather after the Portuguese captain played all 90 minutes against Sabah and was seen limping post-match. Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are also fitness concerns ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City.
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Thierry Henry: "PSG is unplayable thanks to Luis Enrique's very clear philosophy"
After PSG's commanding 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, Thierry Henry praised the transformation orchestrated by Luis Enrique, citing Dembélé and recruits Barcola and Doué as evidence of a coherent project.
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Sent off for elbow in Champions League, Ethan Mbappé apologises and awaits UEFA sanction
Sent off in the 56th minute during LOSC's 2-3 defeat to Real Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé has apologised to his teammates. His manager Davide Ancelotti is backing him, while UEFA could suspend him for three to five matches.
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Hargreaves urges Man United to build around Mainoo despite £155m midfield overhaul
Owen Hargreaves has called Kobbie Mainoo the player Manchester United should centre their side around, despite the club spending £155m on midfield reinforcements this summer. The 21-year-old has started three of United's first four games under Michael Carrick.
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25 years ago, FC Nantes crushed PSV 4-1 on the evening of September 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, as attacks struck New York, FC Nantes still played its Ligue des Champions match at La Beaujoire and dominated PSV Eindhoven 4-1, launching a successful European campaign.
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Carrick says United's raised expectations prove how far they have come since his return
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's return to the Champions League has fundamentally shifted expectations at Old Trafford. The United manager faces Enzo Maresca's City in Sunday's derby off the back of a 4-0 win over Sabah.
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Fernandes limping scare clouds Man United preparations for Manchester derby
Manchester United face an anxious wait over Bruno Fernandes ahead of Sunday's derby against City at Old Trafford, after the captain was spotted limping following Thursday's Champions League win. Luke Shaw, Carlos Baleba, Matthijs de Ligt and Amad are also doubts.
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Fernandes limps out of Old Trafford after 90 minutes, raising derby fitness doubts
Bruno Fernandes completed a fourth successive full game as Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League, but was seen limping away from Old Trafford afterwards, casting doubt over his availability for Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Third option on the right, Yan Diomandé sinks in Real Madrid's hierarchy
Signed for €140 million this summer, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger has yet to start a single match under José Mourinho. Arda Güler and Brahim Diaz are now preferred on the right flank.
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Gakpo doubtful for Liverpool vs Fulham as Barcola set for full Premier League debut
Cody Gakpo is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday after missing the Champions League win over Atletico Madrid with adductor issues. Bradley Barcola, who impressed on his first Liverpool start in midweek, is expected to be fit despite late cramp.
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Maresca praises Carrick's work at United but dismisses derby preparation complaints
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has backed Michael Carrick as a 'fantastic' manager but showed no sympathy over Manchester United's tighter turnaround ahead of Sunday's derby, pointing out City faced the same situation against Arsenal last season.
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Hat-trick on debut: 15-year-old JJ Gabriel dazzles for Manchester United in Youth League rout
JJ Gabriel scored a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut as Manchester United's Under-19s thrashed Sabah FK 5-0 at Leigh Sports Village. The 15-year-old, who already trains regularly with the first team, drew glowing praise from academy coach Adam Lawrence.
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Mezian Mesloub Soares shines in Champions League, but Portugal edges out France
The 16-year-old attacking midfielder delivered a decisive assist for Lens against Slavia Prague in the Champions League, confirming his immense talent. Eligible for France, Algeria, and Portugal, he has already chosen the Portuguese national team in youth categories.
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Martinez trolls Carragher on CBS after scoring on Champions League debut at Old Trafford
Lisandro Martinez scored his first goal at Old Trafford as Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in their Champions League opener, then delighted the CBS Sports studio by joking he only watches 'quality players' when asked about Jamie Carragher.
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O'Reilly fit for Manchester derby as Doku misses out again with calf issue
Nico O'Reilly has been declared fully fit for Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford after shaking off a back problem, while Jeremy Doku remains sidelined with the calf tightness that has kept him out since the Community Shield.
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Courtois set to extend Real Madrid stay through 2028 as succession question lingers
Thibaut Courtois is reportedly close to signing a contract extension that would keep him at Real Madrid until summer 2028, according to a report citing Fabrizio Romano. The Belgian's current deal was due to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.
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Fletcher confronts abusive fan in Old Trafford car park after United's 4-0 Champions League rout
Darren Fletcher stepped in to rebuke a supporter being abusive towards players outside Old Trafford on Thursday night, drawing applause from onlookers after Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah.
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